Former Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, has paid tributes to the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing him as an upright, God-fearing, compassionate, and peace-loving statesman whose life was wholly dedicated to the service of Allah and humanity.

During the prayers session organised in honour of the departed cleric, Bello recalled with deep emotion his long-standing relationship and personal bond with Sheikh Dahiru.

He noted that throughout his tenure as governor, he had the privilege of hosting the revered scholar in Kogi State on more than two occasions.

According to him, Sheikh Dahiru consistently prayed for the peace, unity, and progress of Kogi State and Nigeria as a whole; he offered spiritual counsel and guidance that transcended ethnic, religious, and political boundaries until he died.

Bello emphasised that the late Sheikh’s teachings were firmly rooted in the promotion of peaceful coexistence, compassion for the less privileged, moral uprightness, and strict adherence to Islamic principles anchored on love and tolerance.

He described the loss as not only a monumental one to the Muslim Ummah, but also to the entire nation, which benefitted from Sheikh Dahiru’s enduring advocacy for harmony, stability, and mutual respect.

The former governor, who attended the solemn gathering alongside Senator Abubakar Ohere, Abubakar Rajab, his former Deputy Chief of Staff, Isah Omade, Sheikh Abdulkudus, and other distinguished guests, was warmly received by the Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, His Excellency, Mohammed Auwal Jatau, on behalf of the Bauchi State Government.

At the event, the Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Dr. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, urged the Muslim faithful to emulate the timeless virtues exemplified by the late Sheikh Dahiru.

He described the departed cleric as a man of immense compassion whose life and teachings embodied the true essence of Islam which is peace, love, humility, and service to humanity.

The Emir stressed that Sheikh Dahiru’s commitment to preaching Islam through wisdom and tolerance remained a lasting legacy worthy of continuous reflection and imitation.

Following the prayer session, former Governor Bello received a number of prominent northern leaders and stakeholders at his lodge.

They include Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, Senator Adamu Aliero, and other eminent personalities who were also in Bauchi to offer their condolences to the family, followers, and associates of the late Sheikh, as well as to the government and people of Bauchi State.

Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi passed on, at the age of 98, on the 27th of November , 2025.

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has begun a three-day national capacity-building programme aimed at upgrading the technical skills of Livestock Extension Officers from all 36 states and the FCT.

The workshop focuses on strengthening field advisory services and harmonising extension communication across the country.

Declaring the event open in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Chinyere Ijeoma Akujobi, represented by the Director of Livestock Extension and Business Development, Mr. Joseph Ako, reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to building a modern and commercially viable livestock sector capable of driving food security and economic diversification.

She described livestock extension officers as central to the sector’s transformation agenda, noting that they serve as the crucial link between research institutions and rural farmers.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, Mr. Ako encouraged participants to take full advantage of the intensive training sessions and emphasised that improved professional capacity among extension workers will translate into better support for livestock farmers nationwide.

The programme is anchored on the National Livestock Growth Acceleration Strategy, which places strong emphasis on effective extension services as a core pillar for boosting productivity, expanding modern production systems and promoting sustainable livestock management practices.

Meanwhile, participants will receive training in key thematic areas such as Good Animal Husbandry Practices, animal welfare, feed and nutrition, disease management, biosecurity, waste management, One Health principles, breeding and reproduction, humane handling, housing, record keeping and participatory extension methods.

Scores of Hoodlums Arrested, confessed Governor Makinde mobilised them. Members of the Oyo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) dominated today’s governorship primaries of the PDP held at Osogbo, investigation and eyewitness accounts at the venue have revealed.

Buses filled with PDP members were seen entering from both Iwo and Ikire end of Osun state last night and early this morning with many of the buses stopping at Adolak hotel, the venue of the congress.

A check through the hall revealed that Osun PDP members were not in attendance even though the Ibadan based zonal youth leader of the PDP was identified as the anchor mobilised of the Oyo state PDP members for the Osun Congress.

A chat with some of the individuals at the Congress confirmed that they were mostly from Oyo state with some of them actually confirming that they were recruited to attend.

The presence of Police men and women from Oyo state who provided security cover for the mobilised party members.

Some political thugs were however arrested and they narrated how they were mobilised from the Government House in Oyo state.

On why Oyo PDP members had to be mobilised for the Osun Congress, a party chieftain from Oyo state who was also present said “Osun PDP did not conduct the mandatory three adhoc delegates to vote at the Congress.

“ So we fill the vacancies with our people from Oyo state. We cannot allow PDP to die here. That is why we have to so mobilise”, the source noted.